Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
1266E6
RGB
18, 102, 230
HSL
216, 85%, 49%
HSB
216, 92%, 90%
CMYK
92, 56, 0, 10
LAB
45, 16, -73
LCH
45, 74, 283
OKLCH
0.54, 0.21, 260
XYZ
19, 15, 77
LUV
45, -22, -105
HWB
216, 7%, 10%
Pantone
541 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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